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Kim Dotcom Recovers from Stroke Amid Extradition Battle

12/27/2025

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Kim Dotcom, a permanent New Zealand resident, is recovering from a stroke in November 2024.
He reports losing 50kg and regaining mobility, but still has speech and balance challenges.
Dotcom says the New Zealand government ignored warnings about health risks before the stroke.
He continues to fight extradition to United States on copyright infringement and money laundering, after the Justice Minister signed an extradition order in August 2024.

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Story summary

Kim Dotcom, a permanent New Zealand resident, is recovering from a stroke in November 2024.
He reports losing 50kg and regaining mobility, but still has speech and balance challenges.
Dotcom says the New Zealand government ignored warnings about health risks before the stroke.
He continues to fight extradition to United States on copyright infringement and money laundering, after the Justice Minister signed an extradition order in August 2024.